Sunnyside's PTA

Our PTA runs and funds a broad variety of programs and events designed to build community and enhance student learning. 

Its efforts include:
Academic and arts programs
Science & environmental education
Math & technology
STEAM Night
4th & 5th grade science fair
Literacy support
Visual art
Music instruction
Dance instruction
Storytelling
Fundraising
​Annual Fund
Bid Bash
FallFest
Count-Me-Ins
Book fairs
Loyalty fundraisers
​Grantwriting
community events
Happy Hours at nearby venues
​Garden work days
Family craft nights
Costume Carnival
Welcome events for new families
Bike to School Day
Classroom help
Student iPads & computers
​Software licenses
Tech support
​4th grade classroom aid
Lunch monitors
Playground equipment
Room parents
Field trip stipends

Why join the PTA?

You help support the efforts of both the California and national PTA organizations, both of which do vital work advocating for our children at the state and national levels, respectively. Your membership entitles you to vote on how the PTA spends its money, and to perks such as Legoland discount coupons. The bulk of your dues and all additional donations go to support Sunnyside. 
​Contact the PTA
​​Email: pta@sunnysidesf.org
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​Join the PTA
​Email​:  membership@sunnysidesf.org

PTA Board & Committee Chairs

President
​Jessica Golm leads the PTA board and committees, and is the first point of contact for new families and anyone with questions for the principal.
Email: president@sunnysidesf.org
Vice President
Rosie Eads oversees the calendar and volunteer coordination.
Email: ​calendar@sunnysidesf.org
Parliamentarian
Tristram Hewitt makes sure our PTA is compliant with rules and regulations.
Email: ​pta@sunnysidesf.org
Secretary
Nick Larocque assembles agenda for PTA board meetings, takes notes, and distributes them after.
Communications
Lori Gray oversees ParentSquare, the website, the Wednesday email, and other interactions among parents and staff. 
Email: communications@sunnysidesf.org
​Community Events
Host events that connect families to one another. 
​Email: communityevents@sunnysidesf.org
Diversity & Inclusion
Yvette Edwards and Rebecca Holzman ensure that the school community supports families from every socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and LGBTQ background and those with special needs.
Email: diversity@sunnysidesf.org
Grants
Seeks extra funds for Sunnyside from outside organizations, which don’t have to be repaid.
Email: grants@sunnysidesf.org
Health & Wellness
This committee works to keep families safe through Drop Zone, Bike and Walk, lunchtime recycling, and other programs.
Email: healthandwellness@sunnysidesf.org
Head Room Parent/Volunteer Coordinator
Keeps all class room parents informed so they can keep parents in the loop about school news.
Email: roomparents@sunnysidesf.org
Technology
Joy Forsythe and Matthew Darby assess classroom and school tech needs; buy and distribute hardware and software.
Email: tech@sunnysidesf.org
Welcome Committee
Lee Work welcome new families to Sunnyside.
Email: welcome@sunnysidesf.org
Treasurer
Chris Keuler manages the PTA’s accounts; oversees the PTA’s budget; and assists with payments, taxes, and auditing.
Email: treasurer@sunnysidesf.org
Financial Secretary
Makes deposits of PTA funds.​
​Academics
 Jamaica Maxwell support learning at the school through events, software, consultants, and programs such as the Winter Read-A- Thon.
Email: academics@sunnysidesf.org
Afterschool
Works with our aftercare provider and families to meet students’ needs.
Email: afterschoolsunnyside@gmail.com
​Art
Teresa Newmark hosts craft events and encourage art creation and performance in school.
Email: art@sunnysidesf.org
Community Service
Heather Bennett and Catherine Hazelton help Sunnyside families and staffers in need, and organize charitable giving and ways for kids to volunteer.
Email: communityservice@sunnysidesf.org
Fundraising
Nicole Miller hosts events and drives to raise money for the school, with help from Deborah Kelson.
Email: fundraising@sunnysidesf.org
Gardening
Keeps the natural environment in and around the school alive and beautiful.
Membership
Colin Turner encourages families to join the PTA, and supports the benefits of doing so.
Email: membership@sunnysidesf.org
SNAC Representative
Havah Kelley serves as a liaison between Sunnyside's special needs community and the district by sharing ideas, concerns and resources.